1 Samuel
“And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.”
1 Samuel 1:18
1 Samuel 1:18 (KJV) speaks to prayer, sadness, and relief — words set in 1 Samuel, the rise of Israel's first kings. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
1 John 4:18“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16“I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.”
Psalms 118:5“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”
Isaiah 65:24
Common questions
What does 1 Samuel 1:18 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Samuel 1:18 reads: "And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad." The verse speaks to prayer, sadness, and relief. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Samuel 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Samuel 1:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad." is 1 Samuel 1:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Samuel chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Samuel 1:18?
Verses that sit beside 1 Samuel 1:18 include John 14:27, 1 John 4:18, and Philippians 4:7. Reading them alongside 1 Samuel 1:18 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with 1 Samuel 1:18?
Read 1 Samuel 1:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.